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03-05-21 06:35 #10522
Posts: 560Originally Posted by NeilGeorge [View Original Post]
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03-05-21 05:36 #10521
Posts: 706Verizon
Originally Posted by NeilGeorge [View Original Post]
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03-05-21 05:30 #10520
Posts: 1257Originally Posted by NeilGeorge [View Original Post]
This is literally me copying and pasting a post I made only 2 days ago, with small modifications.
Over the years Verizon phones have changed but it still depends on the actual model of the phone, I used Verizon for years and my phone would be useless in Colombia. I had a cheap Chinese Galaxy clone dual SIM I used to carry down there. It did not work because not only does / did Verizon us CDMA technology but Verizon had them locked. Then when Google made the first deal with Verizon to sell their Google Pixel Phone they required that Verizon sell the phone "unlocked". Google was also selling the phone themselves in their Google Store so each phone is made as a multi band to work on any network. Now other phones have followed and I am fairly sure that all phones made by major manufacturers that sell through Verizon are multiband and work on most networks. Google Pixel phones also have the capability of being dual SIM because they have an eSIM capabilty, so when I am traveling I can keep my original number in case people at home are trying to contact me, and I download an eSIM from Google Fi to use when traveling because they do not charge for roaming and the data is reasonable. This is really handy if you are traveling to more than one country. I am posting an image of the description of a Galaxy S21 5 G, Apple iPhone SE (2020), ad the cheapo Galaxy A01 . According to this article linked below, Verizon only demands that your phone be locked to their network to the first 60 days. This article also addresses how to get it unlocked.
All that being said, I am not going to argue with someone's reasoning of having their primary phone locked up for your lifeline and carrying a burner monger phone. It is a safe way to go.
I personally do not worry about it being my lifeline though because everything that is on my phone is also in Google's Cloud, as with anyone who has Google email etc, if I lose my phone I can wipe it clean from Google Chrome browser on any computer. Deactivate that phone from my Verizon account. Then I can buy any Android phone, new or used, activate it with any service provider, as long as it has a factory reset, log into my google account with my Gmail and that phone will download and set up exactly the way the phone was that I lost.
One more thing that may sound silly but should be kept in mind is this. It is your screen time out time, This is especially true in Medellin where people are known to run by and snag a phone straight from your hand. When I am traveling I keep my phone at the lowest screen time out, 15 seconds, make sure your settings lock the phone at screen time out also, I am not sure they all do, anyway now all you have to do is give chase for 15 seconds to be sure your phone locks, if you are chasing that fool isn't going to focus on keeping that screen alive, and then will not have access to your phone and everything under the sun that is on there like Google Pay or Apple Pay etc. I am sure that I would give at least 30 seconds chase to be sure, and obviously you do not necessarily have to catch them, but just keep them nervous enough to not focus on that phone.
I would suggest to anyone that wanted a travel phone to go online and find a phone that works on Colombia's networks. According to medellinguru dot com -.
https://medellinguru.com/cell-phones/#text=The%20 GSM%20850%20 and%20 GSM, will%20 not%20 work%20 in%20 Colombia.
"The GSM 850 and GSM 1900 bands are used in Colombia for cell phones. If your unlocked cell phone supports GSM 850 and GSM 1900 bands it should work in Colombia. Most noteworthy, a CDMA (CDMA Only) phone will not work in Colombia. ".
For people that travel between multiple countries I suggest finding a phone that advertises as dual SIM and "quad band" or "global phone" etc because these work in most countries.
Or do what I do and see if your phone is compatible with Google FI which gives you flexibility to work in every country without roaming on the data, and just make free voice calls through Wi-Fi.
Lastly if a person is traveling between different countries and wants flexibility, if you do the research on compatible phones they could look at buying a used cell phone that is compatible with Google Fi, cost for service is 20 USD per month for service then 10 USD per GB data, there are no contracts so I cancel after one month, the advantage is no matter which country you land in you can use the same SIM and at most have to turn your phone off and on to lock into a signal when you land in a different country, I have used Google Fi in the Colombia, UK, Mexico, France, Spain, and the Czech Republic. The last three all in the same trip and the same SIM.
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03-05-21 03:42 #10519
Posts: 503Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
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03-04-21 23:46 #10518
Posts: 168Originally Posted by NeilGeorge [View Original Post]
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03-04-21 23:33 #10517
Posts: 2490Originally Posted by NeilGeorge [View Original Post]
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03-04-21 22:55 #10516
Posts: 15925Originally Posted by CubaTourist [View Original Post]
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03-04-21 21:50 #10515
Posts: 252Had the Jet Blue's!
Jet Blue changed my flight and now I arrive on a Monday instead of Wednesday. Fortunately, I can work remote so after about 1/2 pm I can get out and about. I might even work from a Juan Valdez if the internet connection is good.
Has this ever happened to anyone? I got the BS covid excuse from Jet Blue, but to not have ANY other options than to go two days early? I can understand adjusting the hours some, but this pissed me off. Initially. It's less than $100 for the two additional nights of lodging and then whatever I spend will basically be the same as when I'm at home. I get to ease into my vacation and not run the streets too crazy as well as spread my chicas out over 7 days. I'm not expecting much for Monday and Tuesday since it is typically the slowest days of any mongering destination I've visited in the past.
Lemons=lemonade LOL.
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03-04-21 21:32 #10514
Posts: 363Cell phone usage in Cartagena Colombia
I deliberately disabled my American cell phone so I wouldn't get one of those huge bills that they talk about every once in awhile on the TV. Is there a way to keep your American SIM card active without getting a big Bill? What I've been doing is disabling the American phone and using a separate phone with a Colombian SIM card. In Cuba getting a SIM card is a huge thing because they're afraid of people plotting a counter revolution but in Cartagena it was very simple I just went to the first internet cafe near the apartment and asked for one and then also bought a 5 gig got a plan with unlimited phone usage and texting for 15 days for 50,000 pesos. If there's any alternatives to this I would love to hear it. If anyone's here let me know and we can meet for lunch or whatever.
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03-04-21 19:55 #10513
Posts: 300Google whether sprint and verizon phones work in Colombia.
Originally Posted by PerkinWarbeck [View Original Post]
If your unlocked cell phone has GSM 850 and 1900 bands it should work in Colombia. A CDMA phone will not work in Colombia. In the US, both Verizon and Sprint use CDMA. An unlocked GGSM quad band phone is a good choice for Colombia and other countries. Dec 29,2014.
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03-04-21 19:53 #10512
Posts: 300Originally Posted by PerkinWarbeck [View Original Post]
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03-04-21 19:23 #10511
Posts: 1264Sprint?
Interesting to hear your remarks about Sprint and Verizon not working in Colombia. For years, I have used TMobile and that service has worked for me in the past in Colombia but it has been several years since my last visit. However, Sprint acquired TMobile (or was it the other way around?) last year so I am now billed via Sprint. Supposedly, this deal happened in part so they could combine their networks with the international deals they had made with foreign telecom companies to share their towers etc.
If Sprint does not work, I would have to resort to a local SIM card so no big deal, just a minor inconvenience.
Originally Posted by PerkinWarbeck [View Original Post]
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03-04-21 17:55 #10510
Posts: 168Originally Posted by NeilGeorge [View Original Post]
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03-04-21 17:48 #10509
Posts: 582Riquisimo is not that good. And Carbon de Palo is no more. So really not sure where to go from meat. But if you want a nice little seafood place try El Bony on the beach. The waitress can be a little confused with the food is very good especially the grilled fish. Probably not a good idea to go after 7: 00 pm. You will find the Venezuelan girls at the Clock Tower and Hollywood was pretty sparse. Much fewer girls than previously, but there was action at the clock tower even at 9:00. Best of luck. If you want to get a nice massage go to Hollywood and ask for Emily or Luz.
My best advice is to really just enjoy your trip and don't worry too much about getting laid-- it can be really more trouble than it's worth. It takes quite a bit of energy to find the right ones in that clock tower scene can be a little overwhelming....and you never know what you're going to get to you get the girl back in your room.
Originally Posted by CubaTourist [View Original Post]
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03-04-21 15:46 #10508
Posts: 1792Originally Posted by YippieKayay [View Original Post]
This being said I did have some nice Cuban pussy in Havana just the heat and constant sweating takes the fun away.
Just my dos pesos.
The Tall Man.